Data Supervisor (4 Months Contract) Medical Entomology

Main purpose of the job:

• To design, develop, and maintain a database system for the Sterile Insect Technique project and support the PI with general project administration

Location:

• 01 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Office Management & Administration

• Coordinating and managing meetings, and conference room bookings for international/external stakeholder meetings
• Maintaining project files, including vendor files, and other files related to the project
• Receiving, recording, and allocating mosquito specimens to the Laboratory Supervisor for further processing
• Assisting with purchasing project supplies, equipment, and furniture

Data Management

• Timeously recording of data gathered during entomological surveillance, mosquito production, and QC activities
• Keeping key personnel informed by preparing reports on project performance and problems
• Conduct training programs for staff on database development and maintenance procedures

Research and Development

• Perform field/Laboratory work as and when required
• Participate in continuous research and development for the project

Required minimum education and training:

• BSc Honours (IT related Degree is an added advantage)

Required minimum work experience:

• 2 years experience in Entomology database in Mosquito/Insect production
• 2 years experience in Administration

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Computer skills, especially in Excel and Access
• Good administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with people at different levels
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure, and able to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of mosquito-based database
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 04 January 2023.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
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